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sartorial

 

[ sɑːrˈtɔːriəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

fashion, style

The term 'sartorial' refers to anything related to tailoring, clothes, or style. It is often used to describe a taste for or skill in fashion, emphasizing fine tailoring and elegance in dress. Sartorial choices can reflect one's personality or social status. In contemporary use, it often pertains to men's fashion, but it can apply to clothing in general. Sartorial flair implies an eye for detail and a knack for coordinating outfits effectively.

Synonyms

chic, elegant, fashionable, stylish, tailoring

Examples of usage

  • He has a sartorial elegance that always turns heads.
  • Her sartorial choices reflect her artistic personality.
  • The event requires sartorial sophistication from all the guests.

Translations

Translations of the word "sartorial" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sartorial

🇮🇳 सिलाई से संबंधित

🇩🇪 sartorial

🇮🇩 sartorial

🇺🇦 сарторіальний

🇵🇱 sartorial

🇯🇵 サルトリアル

🇫🇷 sartorial

🇪🇸 sartorial

🇹🇷 sartorial

🇰🇷 재단의

🇸🇦 خياطة

🇨🇿 sartorial

🇸🇰 sartorial

🇨🇳 裁缝的

🇸🇮 sartorial

🇮🇸 sartorial

🇰🇿 сарториалдық

🇬🇪 სარტორიალური

🇦🇿 sartorial

🇲🇽 sartorial

Etymology

The word 'sartorial' originates from the Latin term 'sartor', meaning 'tailor'. This Latin root has influenced many languages, where it is commonly associated with clothing and the craft of tailoring. The transition from Latin to Middle English occurred with various adaptations and usages over centuries. The adjective 'sartorial' began to be used more prominently in the 19th century, aligning itself with the burgeoning fashion industry and the increased societal emphasis on personal appearance and style. Today, it embodies not just the technical aspects of clothing but also the cultural and artistic expressions associated with fashion. The evolution of the word parallels the shifts in societal norms regarding dress, making it a relevant term in discussions about modern fashion and personal style.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,577 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.